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Corel AfterShot Pro Editor's Review

There is no shortage of feature rich and user friendly image editors in market but some of them may be overkill for certain users. Those into professional digital photography may not need 3D modeling and huge repository of filters in apps like Photoshop CC or Corel’s Photo Paint. However, they still need apps that can be used to acquire pictures from DSLRs, manage image collection and fix picture flaws easily. The problem photography enthusiasts face with popular digital image managements apps like Aperture or Photoshop Lightroom is sluggishness of operation. For some of them, the steep price tag also acts as a deterrent. If you are in the same league, give Corel AfterShot Pro a try. With its ease of usage, feature set and recent price slash, it makes a good alternative to rival apps.

Corel AfterShot Pro runs on Windows XP with SP2 and later versions. The hardware requirements are relatively moderate and you can find it chugging smoothly even on a PC that is not very new. Installing the app is not tedious but you will be required to install Microsoft C++ runtime library for the app to work.

As a matter of fact, After Shot Pro has been built on the technology used by Bibble Labs, a company acquired by Corel. The similarities with Corel’s own PaintShop Pro are quite evident as well. The app lacks a modal interface and users get a 3 panel interface. It is quite user friendly, with adjustment tools at right side, image view placed at center and browse panel placed on interface’s left side. The single screen interface works to the app’s favor to an extent and you will get used to it soon.

The real advantage of using Corel AfterShot Pro over rival and pricier rival apps is that it runs much faster. The overall responsiveness is impressive and you will feel that even when working on older notebooks. Corel has ensured the app meets typical workflow of professional photographers dealing with digital images.

While importing photos into an app’s catalog system can be helpful for users who deal with thousands of images, some users may feel like doing a quick edit before sending files for print. In AfterShot Pro, you have both options, which is flexible. The app fares well when it comes to support for image format. RAW file format used by popular DSLR makers like Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Olympus and Pentax are supported. It also supports importing TIFF and JPEG images. Using the app, you can import digital images from a plethora of sources. Examples include USB drives, flash cards and hard disks.

AfterShot Pro supports plug-ins differently compared to industry rivals like Lightroom and Aperture. Both Apple and Adobe make it rather mandatory for developers to convert RAW files to either TIFF or JPEG format. This ensures in some compromise after the image is tweaked with plug-in, especially for adjusting white balance and exposure levels. In Corel’s app, you can keep the image in RAW format even after it is edited by a plug-in.

Corel attempts to take on the mightier rival apps with AfterShot Pro’s vast range of editing tools. The controls are quite impressive and partial image adjustment is also possible. The app uses layers for this purpose. Its polygonal selection tool is more intuitive than that of rival apps. AfterShot Pro really races ahead of its contenders with its inclusion of two specialized tools- Noise Ninja and Perfectly Clear tool. The former is used to eliminate noise from images, especially those shot with high ISO or in low light situations. The latter tool offers one click image optimization and works far better than auto level corrections included in many image editors. You can save a sequence of edit steps so that those can be applied later on other images, a time saving feature.  

AfterShot Pro’s robust metadata system will appeal to professional photographers and they will find searching through myriads of images easier. You can search by images shot through a particular camera model or images shot on a specific date. The batch capabilities offered for file output by the app are quite impressive. The integrated slideshow comes with quite a few customizations to suit needs of diverse users.

While AfterShot Pro comes across as a professional level digital image management tool with plethora of features, it is not without flaws. Surprisingly, some of the deficits are rather glaring and you cannot help wondering how a multimedia behemoth like Corel could leave those out! Even entry level image editors and freeware apps are equipped with features like red-eye correction but AfterShot Pro lacks it. A beta tool is in testing phase though. It also does not support dual monitor setup which can be frustrating for users dealing with high resolution images on regular basis.

While its layers are useful for selective editing in images, for needs like spot removal it is kind of overkill. Nowadays, every image editing or management app has solid web and social media integration. It is quite strange that AfterShot Pro does not come with email and web sharing option integrated. It fares well in noise reduction department but falls short of established rivals.

Positive Points:
 -  Responsive even on older computers.
 -  Decent editing tools and features.
 -  Selective image editing gives extensive control to users.
 -  Price reduction makes it a great bargain.

Negative Points:
 -  Lack of red eye reduction is glaring omission.
 -  Lacks dual monitor setup support.
 -  Layer based editing can be tedious sometimes.
 -  Noise reduction not the best in class.

Conclusion:
Corel has put in lots of efforts to make AfterShot Pro combat established and costlier industry rivals head-on and the app will please beginner to intermediate level photographers, largely. However, on closer inspection, the deficits of the app become rather prominent. It fares well on usability front and sheer responsiveness is its forte. Features like Perfectly Clear tool and extensive batch processing ease up workflow greatly. It still remains baffling as to what made Corel leave out dual monitor setup support and red eye reduction. AfterShot Pro still remains a worthy alternative to Aperture and Photoshop LightRoom, given its reduced price.

Rating: 3.5/5







Corel AfterShot Pro Publisher's Description

Corel AfterShot Pro is a fast, flexible photo workflow solution that combines robust photo management, advanced non-destructive adjustments and complete RAW processing. Organize your photos in catalogs or folders. Find images quickly with extensive Metadata tools that let you search by camera settings, keywords, tags and more. Experiment with and alter images freely with non-destructive adjustment tools and apply enhancements precisely with selective editing. Easily output your work for albums, web sites or client review. With RAW support, powerful batch processing and incredible speed, AfterShot Pro is the fast way to professional photos.

Free download from Shareware Connection - Corel AfterShot Pro is a fast, flexible photo workflow solution

Publisher: Corel Corporation | License: Shareware | Price: 99.99
Version: 1 | Size: 34017 KB | Platform: WinOther
Released Date: 20-07-2012 | Rating: 5 | Title: Corel AfterShot Pro

Author Url: http://www.corel.com/corel/?storeKey=au
Program Info Url: http://www.corel.com/corel/?storeKey=au
Download Url: http://www.corel.com/akdlm/6763/downloads/AfterShotPro/1/PF/AfterShotPro.exe
Screenshot Url: http://www.corel.com/dyn/dyn/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m5270123_aftershot_205x211.jpg

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